High and Low (upcoming film) explained

Director:Spike Lee
Cinematography:Matthew Libatique
Country:United States
Language:English

High and Low is an upcoming American crime thriller film directed by Spike Lee. It is an English-language remake of the 1963 Japanese film High and Low, itself loosely based on the 1959 novel King's Ransom by Ed McBain (Evan Hunter). The film stars Denzel Washington, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, Ice Spice, ASAP Rocky, and Dean Winters.

High and Low is scheduled to be released theatrically by A24 before its Apple TV+ release.

Cast

Production

Alan Fox wrote the original script, and Denzel Washington came on board to star before Spike Lee became involved in rewriting the screenplay and directing the film.[3] In February 2024, the film was officially announced, to be produced by A24, Todd Black for Escape Artists, and Jason Michael Berman for Mandalay Pictures. Spike Lee is also an executive producer through his 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks production company.[4] Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, and Ice Spice joined the cast soon after,[5] [6] [7] and principal photography began in New York City on March 4, 2024, with Matthew Libatique as cinematographer.[8] Filming wrapped on June 3.[9]

Release

The film is set to be released theatrically by A24 before it is available to stream on Apple TV+.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ruimy . Jordan . May 7, 2024 . ASAP Rocky Joins Spike Lee's 'High & Low' Remake . May 7, 2024 . World of Reel.
  2. https://www.instagram.com/p/C7ua2VKPbdr/?igsh=MTk0ZmNzcjM2ejdqcA== Spike Lee Instagram Filminy Wrap Post
  3. Web site: Spike Lee and Giancarlo Esposito Reunite for Fiat Campaign, Talk Denzel Washington, Megalopolis and AI. Chris. Gardner. May 4, 2024. The Hollywood Reporter. May 4, 2024.
  4. Web site: February 8, 2024. Denzel Washington and Spike Lee Reuniting to Remake Kurosawa's High and Low With A24 and Apple. Katcy. Stephan. Variety. 8 February 2024.
  5. Web site: Grobar. Matt. Ilfenesh Hadera Joins Denzel Washington In Spike Lee's High and Low For Apple, A24. Deadline Hollywood. March 18, 2024. March 18, 2024.
  6. Web site: Kroll . Justin . Grobar . Matt . March 19, 2024 . Jeffrey Wright Latest To Join Denzel Washington In Spike Lee's High And Low . March 19, 2024 . . en-US.
  7. Web site: Ice Spice Set to Appear in Spike Lee's High and Low With Denzel Washington (Exclusive). Variety. Katcy. Stephan. Brent. Lang. April 10, 2024. April 10, 2024.
  8. Web site: Jazz. Tangcay. March 3, 2024. March 4, 2024. Variety. Oppenheimer: Hoyte Van Hoytema Wins Top Honors at American Society of Cinematographers Awards.
  9. Web site: Justin. Klawans. June 3, 2024. August 15, 2024. Collider. Filming Wraps on Spike Lee's 'High and Low' Remake Starring Denzel Washington.

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